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Senior Associate Scientist, Pre-Pivotal Biologics

United States - California - Foster CityProcess/Product Development & OperationsRegular

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Gilead Sciences (Foster City, CA) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist to join our Pre-Pivotal Biologics Analytical Development group. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary development team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic. S/he will have opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills, experiences, and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute and support development of analytical methods to be used for release testing and characterization.
  • Acquire and interpret data for molecule characterization and process development studies and escalate information appropriately.
  • Author associated method development reports, test procedures, and relevant method transfer documents under the guidance of senior scientists.
  • Assist in troubleshooting method/instrument related issues, improve and optimize as needed.
  • Maintain strong documentation practices (clearly, timely, and accurately) for recording experimental plans and results in electronic laboratory notebook and associated reports
  • Able to work well independently and in a team setting on assigned tasks, such as method development and testing.
  • Participate in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
  • Work in collaboration with more senior scientists to design experiments and advance state-of-the art techniques including automation (for high throughput capabilities)

Qualifications:

  • M.S. with 3+ years or BS with 5+ years of experience in Analytical Chemistry or related fields of industrial experience in biologics analytical development.
  • Experience with analytical method development of biologic products in CMC (e.g. potency and/or process related impurities including host cell protein, host cell DNA, and affinity resin materials).
  • Hands on experience with or interest/aptitude to learn HPLC, MS, and Capillary Electrophoresis and other separation methods for protein analysis is a plus
  • Familiar with lab automation, data science and knowledge management is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills- written, oral, etc.
  • Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Gilead Core Values

  • Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
  • Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
  • Teamwork (Working Together)
  • Excellence (Being Your Best)
  • Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)